First National Bank (FNB) has announced a significant expansion of its eWallet platform, integrating WhatsApp as a primary service channel to deepen its reach among South Africa’s unbanked and underbanked populations. The update aims to transform the platform from a simple remittance tool into a functional entry-level “digital account” for those who struggle to meet…
Google’s A-series has long defined the value proposition in the midrange smartphone market, and the new Pixel 10a appears set to continue that legacy. Starting at $499, the device balances premium display technology and sustainable build materials with a refined, minimalist aesthetic. Read: Nvidia secures multiyear megadeal to power Meta’s AI infrastructure The Pixel 10a…
Featuring EFTXpress and RecXpress. Sage partner Peresoft has announced Cashbook Version 2026 with EFTXpress and RecXpress, with scores of new features and a significant focus on security. Cashbook Version 2026, available now, includes a number of enhanced security features developed to mitigate business risk and meet the needs of auditors. Bobby Perel, Managing Director of…
Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the RG600QA and RG660QB 5G module, based on the Qualcomm® X85 and X82 5G Modem-RF Systems. The RG660QA is based on X85 while the RG660QB is based onX82. Engineering samples of two first SKUs in the RG660Qx series have been already…
Lenovo is reportedly set to unveil a number of new products at Europe’s IFA tech tradeshow, including a highly unusual concept laptop with a rotating screen. A leaked image from reliable leaker Evan Blass shows a device reportedly codenamed “Project Pivo,” which features a display that can switch between landscape and portrait orientations. Read: Google…
WhatsApp is adding a suite of new features aimed at turning the app into a more structured communication tool for groups. The updates, announced in a recent blog post, position the Meta-owned messaging service as a new competitor to platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom by making it easier to plan and manage group calls….
WhatsApp is set to become more like workplace communication tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. The Meta-owned messaging service is introducing a set of new features aimed at making group calls easier to plan and more interactive. WhatsApp said on Thursday in a blog post that it is rolling out a call scheduling option…
There are few countries in the world where Coca-Cola isn’t the most popular soft drink. But in Peru, that position is held by Inca Kola – an almost 100-year-old beverage deeply embedded in the national identity. The yellow soda – meant to evoke the grandeur of the ancient Inca Empire and its reverence for gold…
Google’s NotebookLM is rolling out a new Video Overviews feature that uses AI to create narrated slideshows. Currently available in English, Google plans to add support for more languages in the near future. Read: Malaria can be stopped by CRISPR changing a single gene in mosquitos The company describes the new feature as a “visual…
South African telecom provider Rain has launched Loop, a new portable 5G router that boasts smartphone-like functionality. This innovative device comes paired with new unlimited 5G packages priced at R475 and R675 per month. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Oakley Meta Smart Glasses! Loop features an integrated touchscreen, stereo speakers, a camera,…
